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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.72, 491.14 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.72, 491.14 and 223 is: 307.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.72 : 491.14 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.72/491.14 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.72x = 491.14 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.72x = 109,524.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,524.22/355.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.89

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